Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially announced through the Supreme Court and the Moon Sighting Committee that the Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after the sighting of the Shawaal crescent moon on Saturday evening.

Shawwal Moon Confirmed: Eid Festivities Begin in Saudi Arabia and UAE

The Saudi Supreme Court has confirmed the moon sighting and ushered in Ramadan’s conclusion after 29 daylight hours of fasting.

Moreover, the Moon-sighting Committee which is a subgroup of the UAE Muslim Council for Fatwa, following the members’ evidence, confirmed that the Shawwal crescent moon was sighted directly overhead on Saturday evening. This confirmation leads to the declaration that this year’s Eid al-Fitr will start on March 30.

Eid al-Fitr, otherwise known as “Festival of Breaking the Fast” is a grand Islamic feast that is marked by Muslims all over the world. Ramadan, a whole month of fasting, prayer, and meditation, is concluded by it. The festival features group prayer, feasting, donation, and gift-giving, along with acts of charity, among other things.

Contrasting countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are due to observe the Eid ul-Fitr on the following day, thus on Monday, March 31, 2025. They usually sight local moons and their practices and times of celebrations also differ from Saudi Arabia.

The announcement has sparked activity in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with markets appearing to be bursting with people as they get festive foods, new clothing, and gifts, as they are eager for the celebrations. The authorities have also introduced initiatives for traffic safety for people so that they can go for worship without any hurdles.

The representation of the Muslim community in these states is about to observe Eid ul-Fitr 2025, which in itself serves as a strengthening of the very message of the holiday, which includes the virtues of gratitude, compassion, and togetherness.